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Articles by Siobhan Neely
How to be an ally during autism awareness month
With the COVID-19 pandemic causing abrupt cancelations to most in-person events, perhaps the only things not being canceled are awareness days, weeks and months. For instance, this April is autism awareness month. Around 1 in 40 people have autism, and there are even students on Truman State University’s campus who have autism. How do I know? I am one of them. I was diagnosed at a very young age, and doctors didn’t know whether I would even be able to attend college at that time.
COVID-19 cancellations test graduate musician’s creativity
“This will be our reply to violence: to make music more intensely, more beautifully, more devotedly than ever before.” – Leonard Bernstein On March 16, 2020, every in-person Truman State University class or activity was suspended for the rest of the semester because of the COVID-19 virus. Despite missing their final days at Truman, some graduate students and seniors are making the best of the situation.
JazzFest celebrates education, experience
Truman State University is home to several music groups, but on Feb. 29, two in particular got their moment in the sun: Jazz Lab Band and Jazz Ensemble, led by faculty advisor Tim AuBuchon. Every year, the music honor fraternity Phi Mu Alpha hosts JazzFest, a weekend-long experience where jazz combos and ensembles can play in front of judges to get specific feedback.
How to make college more disability friendly
There is no doubt about it: college is not very disability friendly, despite the Title IX anti-discrimination policies and accommodation rules set in place. Although its primary purpose is academics, college is a multifaceted experience that goes way beyond the academic setting. Let’s take one example: autism. The enrollment rate for autistic young adults age 18-24 in college is 33%, according to The State Press.
Music department takes on MMEA
January is a busy time for the Truman State University music department. Students start preparing for spring recitals, new ensembles begin and Wind Symphony I advertises their program to high schoolers. One constant staple of January, however, is the Missouri Music Educators Association conference at Tan-Tar-A Resort in Osage Beach, Missouri.
Truman State University percussion rocks the beat
From hosting a guest percussion trio to taking a trip to a global percussion convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, the Truman State University percussion department is having an eventful year thus far, however, the fun doesn’t stop there. Several members of the department have been invited to take on projects or memberships with prestigious percussion organizations. “These are great experiences for them,” Michael Bump, professor and director of Truman’s percussion studio, said.
How Doing Stand-Up Comedy Changed My Life as an Autistic Person
I’ve been told two things my entire life: that autistic people can’t be funny, and that women can’t be funny. Well, I guess two wrongs make a right. Autism is something I’ve dealt with since the day I was born. The world wasn’t geared for me, and I did years of therapy just so I could learn to survive. Times did get tough, of course. But I managed to get through it somehow, even if just barely. But then life started getting better.
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